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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Tickets

Ken Kesey's unforgettable novel about the oppressed inmates in an asylum comes to life on the London stage.

4.7 20 reviews from 20 verified reviews

Booking until: Saturday, 23 May 2026
Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. interval.

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in London

Based on the 1962 novel by Ken Kesey, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is set in a psychiatric facility, where the terrifying Nurse Ratched rules over the patients with an iron fist. Chief Bromden has been silent for years, driven to the ground by a system that labels, divides and forgets about the people within it. But all that changes the day Randle Patrick McMurphy swaggers into the ward and begins to overturn everything the Big Nurse stands for.

This countercultural masterpiece has been adapted for film, stage, and television, inspiring numerous works that followed it, and the villainous figure of Nurse Ratched has continued to haunt modern audiences and readers. Now Dale Wasserman brings Kesey's novel to this stage, with Clint Dyer directing this bold, dynamic new staging starring Aaron Pierre and Giles Terera. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an unflinching exploration of colonialism and systemic oppression through the social structures that silence the marginalised, which feels as harrowingly relevant today as it did in the 1960s. This gripping stage adaptation will allow audiences to experience the story in a powerful and modern new light.

Whether you know the book or not, don't miss the chance to experience this powerful story of oppression and dissent on the Old Vic stage.

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Ticket Information

Booking until:

Saturday, 23 May 2026
Running time:

2hr 35min. Incl. interval.
Age restrictions
Ages 14+.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest reviews

4.7 out of 5 20 reviews

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All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

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Excellent

My daughter and I loved the show and thought the acting was spot on. It was the first time we'd been to The Old Vic, and we would go again. Very cosy.

S Reviewed on 14 May 2026 by Sarah
United Kingdom

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A dark era of injustice

M Reviewed on 10 May 2026 by Monty
United Kingdom

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Very effecting!

Can’t believe the suffocation scene - utterly compelling!

D Reviewed on 09 May 2026 by David
United Kingdom

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Just brilliant

Really enjoyable,light hearted with a clear message just to be yourself. Perfect for younger and older adults who enjoy music as well.

M Reviewed on 07 May 2026 by Maria
United Kingdom

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Colourful

A Reviewed on 06 May 2026 by Alice
United Kingdom

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A must see!

P Reviewed on 04 May 2026 by Pernille
Norway

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Thought provoking

Amazing, so moving, disturbing in a necessary way, actors are fantastic. Highly recommend it

A Reviewed on 29 April 2026 by Agnes
United Kingdom

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Acting is very good - but this one wasn´t for me

When I saw this was on, and having loved the film, I had to book it. I´d never been to the Old Vic before. We love the theatre, love musicals, love certain plays. This was very very slow. The acting was amazing - I did feel I was in a hospital which wasn´t the best feeling. We left feeling rather low. It´s not energetic and there´s no music really. If you love something with music and lively, this one isn´t for you.

J Reviewed on 29 April 2026 by Joanne
Spain

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Disappointed.

Lots of noise, terrible staging. Acting average. Nurse Ratchet failed to impose. A lack of menace from the staff generally. Overall boring.

J Reviewed on 26 April 2026 by Julian
United Kingdom

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Exceptional

S Reviewed on 25 April 2026 by Shiralee
United Kingdom

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Go see!

E Reviewed on 25 April 2026 by Emma
United Kingdom

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